Respiratory Therapist- Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Regional Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care within the Emergency Department at Portage Regional Health Centre. You will provide therapy, diagnostics, and teaching while adhering to professional standards and organization policies.

The role requires current MARRT registration, BLS, and additional certifications (NRP/ACLS/PALS). Regular travel to regional facilities may be required, with shifts including days, evenings, and

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services.
• Operate within the scope of practice per professional standards and organizational policies.
• Travel to regional facilities as required and maintain competence per MARRT, CSRT, and RHPA guidelines.

Skills

BLS Provider

NRP

ACLS

PALS

Bilingual English/French

Cultural Competency

Driver’s License

Education

Entry-to-practice Respiratory Therapy credential (Canadian program/MARRT)

Job description

Requisition ID: 408718

Position Number: 111-71435-T266-01

Posting End Date: August 17, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Portage Regional Health Centre

Union: MGEU

Department/Unit: Emergency Department

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

City: Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 08/24/2026

Salary: As per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and/or designate, the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employers’ mission, values and management philosophy. The Regional Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works to full scope of practice engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapist (MARRT), Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required.


• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.


• BLS - Provider, NRP, ACLS, PALS.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, Professional Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics.


• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.


• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.


• Good work and attendance record.


• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.


• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.


• May be required to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.


• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.